Simpkins v. Donlen

This is an appeal from the disallowance of a claim filed against the estate of Dan F. Donlen, incompetent, deceased, by Mary Simpkins, his sister. The trial court found for the estate, and claimant appeals.

The facts, as disclosed by the record, show that Catherine Frazier died March 11, 1936, leaving a last will and testament, duly executed by her on April 25, 1921. This will left specific legacies to many of her close relatives. The residuary clause in this will gave all of the remainder of her real and personal property to her brother, Daniel Donlen, whom she named as executor of her estate.